Palm Beach Collections – Online Only

Rugs woven in the villages and towns of Iran are known for their distinct weaving techniques, high-quality wool, and complicated patterns. A Laristan wool rug from the Fars province in Iran is one of the leading lots in the upcoming Palm Beach Collections auction, to be presented by Hindman. The available lot is an early 20th-century rug, measuring 19 x 12 feet. Another rug from the carpet weaving center of Iran is a Tabriz animal wool carpet, measuring 10 x 8 feet. The auction also features a white lacquer, four-panel floor screen. The folding screen is a style of free-standing furniture that originated in ancient China and spread to the rest of the world. 

Also offered in this collection is a Burmese pierce-carved console table and an Italian Renaissance-style carved walnut cassone. Some of the decorative art lots include a pair of Parisian porcelain chinoiserie figural bottles and a set of six Japanese silver salts with spoons and glass liners. To view the complete catalog and register to bid online, visit Invaluable